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Cornbread Recipe

This easy cornbread recipe yields a golden, fluffy, and slightly sweet bread, perfect for pairing with soups, stews, or enjoying on its own with butter.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil optional for extra moisture

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or spoon
  • 9x9-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan:
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or a cast-iron skillet with butter or cooking spray.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients:
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  6. Mix Wet Ingredients:
  7. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the buttermilk, melted butter, and vegetable oil (if using). Whisk until combined.
  8. Combine the Mixtures:
  9. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if the batter is a little lumpy.
  10. Bake the Cornbread:
  11. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or skillet. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  13. Cool and Serve:
  14. Let the cornbread cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite topping.